Note:
(a) Hillary Rodham Cliton, Inaugural Richard C. Holbrooke Lecture on a Broad Vision of U.S.-China Relations in the 21st Century. Jan 14, 2011.
http://www.state.gov/secretary/rm/2011/01/154653.htm
In the 21st century, it does not make sense to apply zero-sum 19th century theories of how major powers interact. We are moving through uncharted territory. We need new ways of understanding the shifting dynamics
(b) zero-sum
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zero-sum
I did not know such a simple concept would entail "game theory and economic theory."
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